Alexander Boswell

Alexander Boswell

Alexander Boswell may refer to:
* Alexander Boswell (judge), 8th Laird of Auchinleck, a Scottish judge.
* Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet, 10th Laird of Auchinleck, a famous writer of traditional Scottish songs.


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